Haworthia
Haworthiopsis limifolia, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia, is a succulent plant that forms compact stemless rosettes of light to very dark green or brownish-green leaves with undulate transverse ridges on both surfaces. The rosettes grow up to 12 cm in diameter, slowly producing offsets around the base to form a dense clump. A few selected clones have larger rosettes reaching 17.5 cm in diameter. The leaves are deltoid with ends gradually tapering to a sharp point and can grow up to 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
The flowers are white with a greenish-brown midrib, tubular, two-lipped, and about 1.5 cm long. They appear arranged in a raceme on a slender, 20cm long stalk in late summer and fall.
You will receive a similar plant to the one shown, growing in a 125mm pot, shipped bare root.
Care Instructions
Follow these detailed care instructions to keep your Elkhorn Fern thriving:
Mounting
Elkhorn ferns are epiphytic, meaning they naturally grow attached to trees. For best results:
- Mount on wood, cork, or similar materials
- Use sphagnum moss around the roots
- Secure with fishing line or plant-safe wire until established
Watering
Proper watering is crucial:
- Soak the root ball and shield fronds thoroughly when the moss feels dry
- Allow excess water to drain completely
- Reduce watering in winter
- Mist shield fronds occasionally
Light & Positioning
Place your fern where it receives:
- Bright, indirect light
- Protection from direct sun, especially midday
- Good air circulation
Shipping Information
We ship every Tuesday. All orders must be received by Friday of the previous week.